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There’s nowhere on Earth where rainwater is safe to drink, according to a new study.
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It doesn’t matter if no humans are around in remote locations on the planet, pollution still gets there, according to the study published by researchers from Stockholm University and ETH Zurich.
While the scientists can’t make the claim with 100% certainty, they believe it to be the case because human-made chemicals have been found in remote areas. These chemicals don’t break down easily, so they stick around for decades — sometimes forever.
“Over time, winds and rain carry these ‘forever chemicals’ across oceans and continents until they land somewhere and begin accumulating,” the Weather Network said.
The chemicals can cause cancer, diabetes, infertility and immune system problems, among other issues.
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Analysis of samples from remote parts of Tibet and Antarctica revealed that some of these chemicals remain in the atmosphere despite their production being phased out by manufacturers. Due to natural processes, such as the water cycle and wind patterns, the chemicals were observed continuously cycling through the atmosphere and environment, according to the Weather Network.
And it was added that the levels at these remote locations “often exceed” the recommended limit of some chemicals as outlined by the U.S. EPA drinking water health advisory.
Rainwater in the remote regions often exceeded limits for some chemicals outlined by the Denmark drinking water advisory, which is one of the strictest drinking water regulations globally.
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